Javier Molina vs. Kendall Holt slated for Jan. 24

Former junior welterweight titleholder Kendall Holt will face once-beaten Javier Molina in a welterweight bout on Jan. 24 on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights from the the Little Creek Resort and Hotel in Shelton, Wash., Goossen Tutor Promotions announced on Friday.

“We’re very excited to return to the Little Creek Casino Resort and work with their terrific team on this event. The main event is a major step-up for Javier Molina and, for Kendall Holt,” said Dan Goossen, President of Goossen Tutor Promotions.

“It’s a do-or-die bout. For Molina it’s an opportunity to take another step toward a world ranking and for Holt, it’s a chance to re-establish himself as a world-class fighter.”